Chick-fil-A is a fast food chain known for its chicken sandwiches. Founded by Samuel Truett Cathy in 1967, the first outlet opened in a food court in Atlanta. In the following decades the company expanded by franchising and started to focus on freestanding restaurants. In contrast to other fast food franchises, Chick-fil-A retains the ownership of each restaurant. This business model proved to be successful. Today, there are over 1,700 locations in the United States.

The flagship product is the Chicken Sandwich containing hand-breaded chicken breast, pressure-fried in peanut oil. Other menu items include a range of grilled chicken products, chicken nuggets, and salads. The use of whole breast meat sets Chick-fil-A apart from other fast food chains and won the praise of its customers. Using higher quality meat also has an effect on prices which are higher than at its competitors.